army

noun

ar·my ˈär-mē How to pronounce army (audio)

plural armies

: a large organized body of armed personnel trained for war especially on land

: a unit capable of independent action and consisting usually of a headquarters, two or more corps, and auxiliary troops

often capitalized : the complete military organization of a nation for land warfare

: a great multitude

an army of birds

: a body of persons organized to advance a cause

Example Sentences

the armies of Alexander the Great He left home and joined the army after he graduated from high school. The company employs an army of lawyers to handle its legal affairs. They sent in a whole army of trained technicians. The organization was founded by a dedicated army of volunteers.

Recent Examples on the Web His parents are 2,000 miles away, in Libya, where his father is a captain in the British army.

Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2022 Its cast includes South African actress Thuso Mbedu, English actress Lashana Lynch and Ugandan British actress Sheila Atim as warriors in the army, and English actor John Boyega as the Dahomey king.

Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Their eldest son, Martin, enlisted, joining thousands of other Jews in continuing a long and illustrious history of service in the Austrian army, and served gallantly in Russia and Italy.

Patrick Blanchfield, The New Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 Most of the elite forces that worked for the Afghan army or spy agency don’t qualify for the visa, which requires applicants to have worked directly for the U.S. government.

Jessica Donati, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Drones are a significant bright spot for the Ukrainian army.

Andrew E. Kramer, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Deemed too small and frail for the army, he gets selected for a secret military program that administers Super Soldier Serum—a concoction designed to turn scrawny into brawny.

Sophie Hanson, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2022 Michael Pachter, analyst at Wedbush Securities, said a split is simply meat for GameStop’s retail army.

Scott Nover, Quartz, 21 July 2022 If true, that’s yet more evidence of a worsening problem for the Russian army as the wider war in Ukraine grinds toward its fifth month.

David Axe, Forbes, 11 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English armee, armye "host of armed men, naval fleet, military expedition," borrowed from Anglo-French armé, armee, from armer "to arm entry 2" + -ee, suffix of action or result (going back to Vulgar Latin *-āta, noun derivative from feminine of Latin -ātus, past participle ending of Latin first-conjugation verbs)

Note: Compare Spanish armada "military force, fleet of warships"—see armada.

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	armies
释义	army noun ar·my ˈär-mē plural armies 1 a : a large organized body of armed personnel trained for war especially on land b : a unit capable of independent action and consisting usually of a headquarters, two or more corps, and auxiliary troops c often capitalized : the complete military organization of a nation for land warfare 2 : a great multitude an army of birds 3 : a body of persons organized to advance a cause Synonyms array battalion host legion See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the armies of Alexander the Great He left home and joined the army after he graduated from high school. The company employs an army of lawyers to handle its legal affairs. They sent in a whole army of trained technicians. The organization was founded by a dedicated army of volunteers. Recent Examples on the Web His parents are 2,000 miles away, in Libya, where his father is a captain in the British army. Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2022 Its cast includes South African actress Thuso Mbedu, English actress Lashana Lynch and Ugandan British actress Sheila Atim as warriors in the army, and English actor John Boyega as the Dahomey king. Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Their eldest son, Martin, enlisted, joining thousands of other Jews in continuing a long and illustrious history of service in the Austrian army, and served gallantly in Russia and Italy. Patrick Blanchfield, The New Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 Most of the elite forces that worked for the Afghan army or spy agency don’t qualify for the visa, which requires applicants to have worked directly for the U.S. government. Jessica Donati, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Drones are a significant bright spot for the Ukrainian army. Andrew E. Kramer, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Deemed too small and frail for the army, he gets selected for a secret military program that administers Super Soldier Serum—a concoction designed to turn scrawny into brawny. Sophie Hanson, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2022 Michael Pachter, analyst at Wedbush Securities, said a split is simply meat for GameStop’s retail army. Scott Nover, Quartz, 21 July 2022 If true, that’s yet more evidence of a worsening problem for the Russian army as the wider war in Ukraine grinds toward its fifth month. David Axe, Forbes, 11 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English armee, armye "host of armed men, naval fleet, military expedition," borrowed from Anglo-French armé, armee, from armer "to arm entry 2" + -ee, suffix of action or result (going back to Vulgar Latin -āta, noun derivative from feminine of Latin -ātus,* past participle ending of Latin first-conjugation verbs) Note: Compare Spanish armada "military force, fleet of warships"—see armada. First Known Use circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing army army ant general of the army sergeant major of the army standing army army ant general of the army sergeant major of the army standing army Kids Definition army noun ar·my ˈär-mē plural armies 1 : a large body of soldiers trained for land warfare 2 often capitalized : the complete military organization of a nation for land warfare 3 : a great number of people or things an army of volunteers armies noun plural of army 1 as in battalions a large body of men and women organized for land warfare In 218 b.c., Hannibal crossed the Alps with an army of 26,000 men and, most famously, a number of elephants Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance battalions legions troops soldiers ranks militias arrays hosts infantries troopers national guards standing armies regulars 2 as in swarms a great number of persons or creatures massed together a vast army of loyal fans in line for the band's farewell concert Synonyms & Similar Words swarms hordes throngs flocks crowds masses legions multitudes masses bikes mobs herds routs millions crushes droves hosts presses crams rabbles riffraffs rabblements piles scrums mountains gaggles heaps jams logjams 3 as in teams a group of people working together on a task an army of rescue workers descended on the tornado-stricken town Synonyms & Similar Words teams platoons battalions crews squads brigades companies troops parties gangs bands corps outfits troupes departments forces staffs stables hosts staves administrations help posses personnels
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army

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Phrases Containing army

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